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East Asia
Does the Russia-Ukraine War Herald a New Era for Japan’s Security Policy?
By Craig Kafura
Is the war in Ukraine creating a Japanese Zeitenwende? It might be up to Prime Minister Kishida.
How Long Can Xi Prioritize ‘Zero COVID’ over the Economy?
By Dan Macklin
Past precedent suggests the Chinese leader is willing to deprioritize growth to focus on more urgent goals, but only as long as he is supported by a sufficient economic cushion.
Why the Soviet Union’s 20th Party Congress Continues to Haunt China
By Zhenze Huang
A lesson from 1956 continues to affect China’s understanding of political security -- especially as the CCP's own 20th Congress draws near.
Chinese Views of the US and Russia After the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
By Richard Q. Turcsanyi
A new survey taken after the Russian invasion of Ukraine finds that the Chinese are very negative about the U.S., very positive about Russia – and very confident about China.
North Korea Reports 6 Deaths After Admitting COVID-19 Outbreak
By Kim Tong-Hyung and Hyung-Jin Kim
North Korea says there have been 350,000 cases of fever – including 18,000 on Thursday alone – but it's unclear how many of those with symptoms actually have COVID-19.
Japan’s Food Self-Sufficiency Debate Overlooks the Core Problem
By Yusaku Yoshikawa
It will be difficult to boost agricultural production without addressing the dwindling workforce in the sector.
The Changing Pattern of China’s Aircraft Incursions Into Taiwan’s ADIZ
By Olli Pekka Suorsa and Adrian Ang U-Jin
After frequent use, the KQ-200 anti-submarine warfare aircraft disappeared from China’s sorties near Taiwan for over two months. Why?
Economic Stimulus Has Become Inevitable for China
By He Jun
If China wants to meet its 5.5 percent growth target, it will have to change its macroeconomic policy.
North Korea Confirms Omicron Case, Raising Fears of a COVID Catastrophe
By Shannon Tiezzi
China’s example raises serious questions about how North Korea can possibly hope to combat the virus.
North Korea Launches 3 Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Shortly After Confirming 1st COVID Case
By Mitch Shin
Five days after test-firing a submarine-launched ballistic missile, North Korea conducted its 16th missile test this year.
China’s Anti-Corruption Campaign: Tigers, Flies, and Everything in Between
By Rahul Karan Reddy
Since Xi Jinping took office, his anti-corruption efforts have expanded beyond the confines of the CCP itself.
The Complexities of China’s Struggle For Justice
By Jerome A. Cohen and Chi Yin
A campaign against organized crime highlights the risks of China’s approach to law and order – but also reveals how Chinese experts continue to push for a better system.